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Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman was a winner in singles and doubles against No. 35 Colby.

Men's Tennis

No. 22 Warhawks Down No. 35 Colby

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The No. 22 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's tennis team posted an impressive victory over a formidable opponent Tuesday, defeating 35th-ranked Colby (Maine) 9-0 in a dual match at Lake Cane Tennis Center in Orlando, Fla.
 
The Warhawks (12-5) claimed all three doubles matches and all six singles spots.
 
The Mules dropped to 2-3 with the setback.
 
Senior Ben Shklyar (Deerfield, IL/Deerfield) and junior Michael Treis (Brookfield, Wis./Brookfield Central) combined at No. 1 doubles for an 8-3 triumph, while junior captain Michael Schnarr (Madison/Memorial) and sophomore Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman (Chennai, Tamil Nadu-India/SAIDS British Education) teamed up for an 8-5 victory at No. 3.  Senior captain Cam Laktash (Crystal Lake, IL/South) and junior Jake Humphreys (Kenosha/Tremper) were the last to finish, posting an 8-6 win at the second position.
 
In singles, Humphreys tallied his third victory over an opponent ranked among the top 20 preseason, downing Carl Reid, ranked 16th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, by a 6-0, 6-1 score. Humphreys has now won a team-best seven straight matches.
 
Raman and Treis were equally impressive at their respective singles slots. Raman posted a 6-0, 6-0 triumph at No. 4, and Treis emerged with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 2.
 
Shklyar earned another point with a 6-3, 6-0 win at the fifth position. Junior Matt Bisbee (Chicago, IL/Marist) recorded his team-best 12th victory of the season by a 6-0, 6-4 count at No. 6.
 
Freshman Zane Navratil (Racine, Wis./The Prairie School) was the last to finish, taking a second-set tiebreaker for a 6-2, 7-6 (1) triumph.
 
UW-Whitewater continues its spring break trip Wednesday against Hamilton (N.Y.). First serve is slated for 7 a.m. Central Time.
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Players Mentioned

Matt Bisbee

Matt Bisbee

5' 7"
Junior
Jake Humphreys

Jake Humphreys

5' 7"
Junior
Cam Laktash

Cam Laktash

6' 4"
Senior
Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman

Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman

5' 9"
Sophomore
Michael Schnarr

Michael Schnarr

6' 0"
Junior
Ben Shklyar

Ben Shklyar

6' 3"
Senior
Zane Navratil

Zane Navratil

5' 8"
Freshman
Michael Treis

Michael Treis

6' 2"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Matt Bisbee

Matt Bisbee

5' 7"
Junior
Jake Humphreys

Jake Humphreys

5' 7"
Junior
Cam Laktash

Cam Laktash

6' 4"
Senior
Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman

Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman

5' 9"
Sophomore
Michael Schnarr

Michael Schnarr

6' 0"
Junior
Ben Shklyar

Ben Shklyar

6' 3"
Senior
Zane Navratil

Zane Navratil

5' 8"
Freshman
Michael Treis

Michael Treis

6' 2"
Junior